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When the body is in the anatomical position, the thumbs point 1. Medially 2. Laterally 3. Anteriorly 4. Posteriorly |
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A person lying on his/her back is in what position? 1. Prone 2. Erect 3. Supine 4. Lateral Recumbant |
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The physical and chemical breakdown of the food we eat is called 1. Digestion 2. Metabolism 3. Anabolism 4. Catabolism |
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The transfer of fluids across the plasma mambrane of a cell from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration is known as 1. Infusion 2. Diffusion 3. Perfusion 4. Osmosis |
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Homeostatis s defined as 1. Control of bleeding 2. Absorption, storage, and use of food products 3. Self-regulated control of the body's internal environment 4. The power of voluntary movement |
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The self-regulaterd control of the body's internal environment |
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The portion of a cell containing all the genetic material important in the cell's reproduction is called the 1. plasma mambrane 2. nucleus 3. cytoplasm 4. reticulated endothelium |
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What type of tissue is known as the lining tissue of the body? 1. Connective 2. Areolar 3. Sebaceous 4. Epithelial |
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The secretion of digestive fluids and the absorption of digested foods and liquids is the cheif function of which tissue? 1. Columnar 2. Osseus 3. Sercus 4. Squamous |
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Because this tissue is continuous throught throught the body, if an infection were allowed to spread, it could reach every area of the body by moving through which of the following tissues? 1. Areolar 2. Adipose 3. Osseous 4. Fibrous |
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Which of the following are the two most prominant mineral elements of bone 1. Ossen and calcium 2. Phosphorus and calcium 3. Sodium and phosphorus 4. Periosteum and ossein |
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The bones of he wrist are classified as which of the following bones? 1. long 2. short 3. Flat 4. irregular |
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Bones of the cranium iclude whichof the following? 1. maxilla 2. occipital 3. atlas and axis 4. all of the above |
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The appendicular skeleton is composed of the bones of the 1. skull and vertebral column 2. thorax and vertebral column 3. pelvis and thorax 4. upper and lower extremities |
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upper and lower extremities |
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The uppr three ribs on each side are known as which of the following types of ribs? 1. true 2. false 3. floating 4. sternal |
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The head of the humerous is called the 1. scapula 2. acetabulum 3. glenoid falsa 4. epicordyle |
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The inominate bone is composed of three parts that are united in adults to form a cuplike structure called the 1. glenoid falsa 2. acetabulum 3. symphysis pubis 4. orturator foramen |
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The prominences easly felt on the inner and outer aspects of the ankle are called 1. medial and lateral malleolus 2. medial and lateral condyles 3. greater and lesser tuberosities 4. greater and lesster trochanters |
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medial and lateral condyles |
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Bones that develop within a tendon are known as which of the following? 1. Condyloid 2. Sesamoid 3. Veriform 4. Falsiform |
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Moving an extremity away from the body is called? 1. flexion 2. extension 3. abduction 4. adduction |
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The act of straigtening a limb is called 1. Flexion 2. extension 3. abduction 4. adduction |
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Te primary function of the muscles includes all of the following EXCEPT 1. providing heat during activity 2. maintaining body posture 3. producing red blood cells 4. providing movement |
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Producing red blood cells |
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The ability of muscles to regain their origional form when streched is known as
1. contractability
2. elasticity
3. extensibility
4. tonicity |
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Actina nd moysinare the two protein substances involved in
1. muscle recovery
2. muscle nourishment
3. muscle contraction
4. rigor mortis |
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Which of the following properties describes the ability of muscles to respond to stimulus?
1. Contractility
2. Irritability
3. Extensibility
4. Tonicity |
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If a generally sedentary person in less than good physical condition enters a marathion with intent to complete the race which of the following can he be expected to enccounter?
1. If the day is cool there is no significant risk
2. Any physical deficiency can be overcome witha carb-rich diet before the race.
3. If streching are performe dbrefore the race, he will be ok.
4. He runs the risk of muscle damage |
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| He runs the risk of muscle damage |
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Intramusculare injections are frequently given in which of the following muscles?
1. Trapezius
2. Pectoralis majoris
3. Deltoid
4. All of the above |
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Intramuscular injections are frequently given in which of the following muscles?
1. Quadraceps
2. Sartorius
3. Gastrocnemius
4. Gluteus Maximus |
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The body's primary thermo-regulatory action is a function of dilationg and contracting blood vessels and the
1. stratum germinativum
2. sweat glands
3. sebaceous glands
4. melanin |
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The total blood volum in the average adult is in what ranges?
1. 3-4 liters
2. 4-5 liters
3. 5-6 liters
4. 6-7 liters |
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A decreased red blood cell count could be the result of a medical condition affecting the
1. compact bone
2. periosteum
3. yellow marrow
4. red marrow |
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Blood of the average female adult contains(a) how many million RBCs per (b) what unit?
1. (a) 4.5 (b) mm3
2. (a) 6.0 (b) cm3
3. (a) 4.5 (b) l
4. (a) 4.5 (b) low power field |
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A white blood cell count of 18,000 may indicate what condition?
1. Leukocytosis
2. Normalcy
3. Infection
4. Vetiligo |
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In an accident victim suffering from a fibrinogen deficiency, the rescuer may have difficulty performing which of the actions listed below?
1. Controlling hemmorage
2. Immobilizing a fracture
3. Supporting respiratory function
4. Reducing a dislocation |
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In addition to preventing excessive blood loss, the formation of a blood clot serves which, if any, of the following purposes?
1. To convert fibriniogen into blood serum to aid healing
2. To form the foundation for new tissue growth
3. to manufacture new leukocytes
4. None of the above |
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| To form the foundation for new tissue growth |
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The valves of the heart include all of the folowing EXCEPT
1. atrial
2. mitral
3. tricuspid
4. pulmonary |
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Oxygenated bloos is carried by which of the following vein(s)?
1. Inferior vena cava
2. Superior vena cava
3. Portal
4. Pulmonary |
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The contraction phase of the heart is:
1. systole
2. tension
3. diastole
4. active |
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Thpulse pressure is the difference between which of the following measurements?
1. Venous and arterial pressure
2. Resting and active pulse rate
3. Arterialand ventricular pressure
4. Systole and diastole |
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The venous system that carries digested material from the intesinal tract is called the
1. portal
2. pulmonary
3. abdominal
4. pelvic |
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Lymph nodes participate in all of te following EXCEPT
1. manufacure white blood cells
2. filtration of bacterial debris
3. production of hormones
4. collection of large protein molecules |
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| 3. production of hormones |
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Windpipe is another term for
1. nares
2. larynx
3. trachea
4. pharynx |
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The promary muscle of respiration os known as the
1. pleura
2. alveolus
3. diaphragm
4. medistinum |
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Of the following nerves, which, if any, controls the larynx during te process of breathing?
1, Phrenic
2. Intercostal
3. Vagus
4. None of the above |
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